Swiss visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is NOT required for U.S. passport holders visiting Switzerland for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Switzerland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Switzerland e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Switzerland visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
Switzerland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Switzerland.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Switzerland.
If you are looking for Switzerland visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Switzerland nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 18 minutes)
- Seattle: The Consulate of Switzerland in Seattle, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 18 minutes)
- Salt Lake City: The Consulate of Switzerland in Salt Lake City, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 48 minutes)
- Minneapolis: The Consulate of Switzerland in Minneapolis, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 48 minutes)
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- Orlando: The Consulate of Switzerland in Orlando, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 48 minutes)
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- Honolulu: The Consulate of Switzerland in Honolulu, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 18 minutes)
- Detroit: The Consulate of Switzerland in Detroit, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 48 minutes)
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- Las Vegas: The Consulate of Switzerland in Las Vegas, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 18 minutes)
- Charlotte: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Charlotte, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 48 minutes)
- Minneapolis: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Minneapolis, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 48 minutes)
- Pittsburgh: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Pittsburgh, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 48 minutes)
- Los Angeles: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Los Angeles, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 18 minutes)
- Kansas City: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Kansas City, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 48 minutes)
- Spartanburg: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Spartanburg, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 48 minutes)
- Cleveland: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Cleveland, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 48 minutes)
- San Francisco: The Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 18 minutes)
- Boston: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Boston, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 48 minutes)
- New York: The Consulate General of Switzerland in New York, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 48 minutes)
- Chicago: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Chicago, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 48 minutes)
- Atlanta: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 48 minutes)
Switzerland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Switzerland diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Switzerland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,086,200 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,002,647 | -7.69% |
| 2010 | 1,033,979 | 3.12% |
| 2011 | 1,033,979 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 1,013,091 | -2.02% |
| 2013 | 1,013,091 | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 1,044,424 | 3.09% |
| 2015 | 1,002,647 | -4.00% |
| 2016 | 1,033,979 | 3.12% |
| 2017 | 1,013,091 | -2.02% |
| 2018 | 1,002,647 | -1.03% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Switzerland & United States comparison
Switzerland's area is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 231.49 times bigger than Switzerland.
As of October 2025, Switzerland's population is ~9.0 million people - 331,792,386 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Switzerland & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Switzerland | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 8,974,843 | 340,767,229 | 331.8 million fewer people live in Switzerland than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 146 | 273 | Switzerland has 127 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 142 | 134 | Switzerland passport holders can visit 8 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 268 | 1147 | Swiss hosts 879 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Switzerland in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Switzerland in 2018 was approximately 1,002,647.
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